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Dierks Bentley Visits Bronx School
Dierks Bentley made the day for some lucky students in The Bronx this week. As part of the Country Music Association (CMA)’s “Keep The Music Playing” program he visited the school and spoke about how important it is for children to stay interested in music, and why music can be used as a sign of expression. After speaking with the students, he then took a tour of their music room which was given $20,000 worth of new instruments and supplies from the program.
Dierks shared the importance of the visit, and why he was glad the program expanded outside Nashville:
“CMA’s “Keep The Music Playing” does so much to enable the future of kids who might not have a hands-on experience with music otherwise. I was honored that they asked me to be their ambassador for the day on behalf of all the Country music artists who donate their time each year to help this cause. They’ve made a huge dent in the music needs in Nashville, so it was really cool to help expand their mission to one of Country music’s top markets, like New York City.”
Every year at CMA Music Fest, the majority of the artists play for free with half of the net proceeds going towards CMA’s Keep The Music Playing program. This tradition began in 2001 when it was re-named from Fan Fair to CMA Music Festival. Between 2001 to 2005, over $800,000 has been donated towards musical education in schools across the United States.
VIDEO: Dierks Bentley on Hosting ACM Honors
Dierks Bentley is taking on a pretty big role this month. He’ll be hosting the 6th annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors event at the Ryman Auditorium on September 24th. Not only will he host the night, but he’ll also be performing along with some special guests. Other artists expected to perform include Ashley Monroe, Luke Bryan, Clint Black, Kellie Pickler, Dailey & Vincent, Randy Houser, Rodney Crowell and more performers to be announced! Jana Kramer and Love & Theft will serve as two of the presenters on the evening dedicated to honoring the off-camera award winners from the ACM awards earlier this year.
Tickets are still available for the night at the Ryman box office, Ryman.com, or through Ticketmaster and its outlets.
Dierks shares why he feels lucky to be hosting the ACM Honors event, and why it’s important for country music. Watch the video on our server HERE.
Dierks Bentley Adds Kix Brooks to Miles & Music Lineup
Dierks Bentley is bringing in even more firepower for his charity concert. He’s just announced the addition of country icon Kix Brooks to his “Miles & Music For Kids” charity event on October 14th in Nashville, Tennessee. The motorcycle ride and concert will also feature the previously announced Sheryl Crow, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, The Cadillac Black, and Craig Campbell.Tickets for the family-friendly event are still on-sale on Ticketmaster.com, so make sure to get your tickets before it sells out!
The ride begins at the Harley-Davidson of Columbia (1616 Harley Davidson Blvd., Columbia, TN) for a scenic hour-long motorcycle ride ending at downtown Nashville’s Riverfront Park where the ACM Lifting Lives Stage will hold the all-star concert.
Fans can purchase tickets for the ride, concert and commemorative T-shirt for $50, or those looking to attend the concert only can purchase tickets for $20. Special VIP packages are also available. All proceeds from the event will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. For more ticket info, visit www.dierks.com.
Dierks Bentley Sells Out Red Rocks
Dierks Bentley has achieved something that most artists only dream about. He played to a sold-out crowd at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. He was joined by a crowd of over 9, 450 loud and rowdy country music fans on Thursday night. The venue is known for its perfect acoustics and for hosting shows for music greats like U2 and the Beatles. It’s something that Dierks is still celebrating:
“Red Rocks is right there at the top of every artist’s bucket list to play,” said Bentley. “It’s crazy to be able to perfom there again and this time with a wild, sold out crowd…can’t wait to go back!” ‘
Dierks is kicking off his “Country & Cold Cans: Back To College” tour tonight at the University of Georgia. Tomorrow night, Dierks will celebrate the release of his four-song “Country & Cold Cans” EP at the University of South Carolina followed by Ole Miss on August 22nd.
VIDEO: Dierks Bentley Hosting ACM Honors
Tickets are on-sale now for the 6th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors event on September 24th. The special night will be hosted for the first time by Dierks Bentley at the historic Ryman Auditorum in Nashville, Tennessee. The evening is dedicated to celebrating special honorees and off-camera award winners from the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Tickets are only $37 and are on-sale right now for the public through the Ryman box office or at Ticketmaster outlets. It’s the third time the event will be held at the Ryman.
Artists that will perform include Dierks, Ashley Monroe, Kellie Pickler, Luke Bryan, and Dailey & Vincent. Those being honored include Bobby Braddock, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alan Jackson, Gayle Holcomb, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam.
Check out the special video from Dierks to his fans about his upcoming hosting gig:
Dierks Bentley Revving Up For “Miles & Music for Kids”
Dierks Bentley announced earlier today that the seventh annual “Miles & Music for Kids” will be held on Sunday, October 14th in Nashville, TN. Since 2006, the celebrity motorcycle ride and concert combo has seen twelve events in seven US cities. Thus far, two million dollars has been raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.
“I really want to blow Miles & Music out this year and make it bigger than ever,” said Bentley. ”We’ve had the chance to help a lot of communities across the country, but the heart and soul of this event is in downtown Nashville with Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the artists and friends who come out and help us raise money. It’s my favorite thing we do all year.”
Beginning at Harley-Davidson of Columbia (1616 Harley Davidson Blvd., Columbia, TN), the event will consist of a one-hour scenic ride that will finish up at downtown Nashville’s Riverfront Park. The fun doesn’t stop there: after the show, Dierks will hold a concert with special guests Sheryl Crow, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, The Cadillac Black and Craig Campbell. More artists will be added to the lineup in the next few weeks.
Fans can purchase tickets for the ride, concert and commemorative T-shirt for $50. Those looking to attend the concert only can purchase tickets for $20. Special VIP packages are also available.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 17th at 10:00A CT through TicketMaster. For more ticket info, visit www.dierks.com.
Dierks Bentley’s New Single is “Tip It On Back”
Following his 10th No. one hit as a songwriter and artist, Dierks Bentley is grabbin’ a beer and tippin’ it on back with his new single “Tip It On Back,” available at country radio starting today. Fans can download a special edit of “Tip It On Back” on iTunes as part of Bentley’s upcoming Country & Cold Cans EP out Aug. 21.
“Tip It On Back,” written by Ross Copperman, Tully Kennedy and Jon Nite, chases three consecutive No. one hits off Bentley’s sixth studio album Home. The new track is carried by Bentley’s signature gritty vocal style and is an ode to a night spent forgetting the heaviness of the world’s problems.
“There seems to be a theme developing in my career this summer…’tip it on back,’ ‘country & cold cans,’ the opening song to the show ‘Weeds,’” laughed Bentley. “When we were recording this album, I knew right away I wanted this song to be a single, and I really hoped we would get to it sooner than later. The fans have been asking for it all summer, so it was a no brainer choice for me.”
Dierks Bentley Hosting ACM Honors
The Academy of Country Music announced this morning that Dierks Bentley will host the 6th annual Academy of Country Music Honors on September 24th in Nashville, Tennessee. The open to the public event will be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium as the Academy honors special honorees and off-camera winners from the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Tickets are priced at $37 and will go on-sale to the public on Friday, August 17th at 8 pm PST at the Ryman box office and Ticketmaster outlets.
It’s the first time Dierks is hosting the event, which is being held at the Ryman for the third time.
Those being honored include Kenny Chesney, Bobby Braddock, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Gayle Holcomb, Alan Jackson, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs, and Dwight Yoakam. The evening will also recognize winners of the MBI (musician, bandleader, instrumentalist) and Industry categories. The songwriter of the year award, which has only been handed out once in 1965.
“I’m really looking forward to helping recognize this year’s ACM honorees,” said Bentley. “Country music has so many talented artists, songwriters and people working behind the scenes…I’m flattered that I’ve been asked to stand on stage beside them.”
See the list of honorees below.
Dierks Bentley is Heading Back to College with The Country & Cold Cans Tour
Dierks Bentley has announced his big plans to head back to college, but not in the way you may think! For a few select dates in August, Dierks will put on his 2012 Country & Cold Cans: Back to College Tour. Tickets are now on sale for shows in Athens, GA, Columbia, SC, and Oxford, MS. Attendees at these select dates are certainly in for a good time. Get more info here: www.dierks.com/tour
Dierks Bentley Scores 10th Career #1 Single
Congratulations to Dierks Bentley and the team at EMI / Capitol Records Nashville! He’s earned his tenth number one single of his career with “5-1-5-0″ topping the country music charts this weekend. It’s the third consecutive number one song from his “Home” album, making him 3 for 3 so far. It’s his tenth number one as a songwriter and artist, and tops both the Billboard and Mediabase country charts.
“I have to admit, it’s been a 5150 kinda summer,” said Bentley. “The tailgating before shows has been turned up a notch, and the fans are ready to get crazy. You can’t ever take for granted the power of a fun, uptempo song that isn’t meant for anything other than kicking off a party. I’ll also never take for granted having 10 No. one hits on country radio…those guys and the fans have given me an unbelievable career so far.”
In case you just can’t get enough Dierks, catch him tonight on the E!’s brand new reality show “Opening Act” at 10 pm EST. Dierks surprises 16 year-old Oklahoma country singer Kylie Morgan and mentors her at the Grand Ole Opry to prepare her to open for superstar Jason Aldean.
